# Cosmos 1358
**Wikidata**: [Q12753236](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753236)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1358

## Summary  
Cosmos 1358 (also known as Kosmos 1358) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1982 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and had a mass of 90 kilograms.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: May 6, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-040B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Mass**: 90 kilograms ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=115794164))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 13161 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 18:07:00 UTC on May 6, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1358?  
A: Cosmos 1358 was a military communications satellite, part of the Strela-1M constellation, used by the Soviet Union for secure data transmission.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1358 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1358?  
A: The Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used for its deployment.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1358 was part of the Strela-1M system, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure and resilient data links for strategic operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. Its successful deployment underscored the Soviet Union's advancements in space-based military infrastructure, contributing to the broader context of Cold War-era space competition. While not groundbreaking technologically, satellites like Cosmos 1358 played a vital role in maintaining operational readiness and global military communications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-1M constellation, designed for secure military communications.  
- **Reliable Deployment**: Launched via the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, highlighting Soviet launch reliability.  
- **Cold War Context**: Contributed to the USSR's strategic communications network during heightened tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 6, 1982  
- **Time**: 18:07:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 90 kg  
- **Class**: Strela-1M  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-040B  
- **Catalog Number**: 13161  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Country**: Soviet Union/Russia  

### Operational Context  
- **Constellation**: Strela-1M, a low-orbit military communications network.  
- **Purpose**: Secure data relay for Soviet military operations.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report